The bill amends Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Chapter 126, Section 40, to enhance the reporting requirements for sheriffs regarding jail and house of correction populations. It introduces a new section titled "Overview of Quarterly Population Report for the Individual Massachusetts Sheriffs' Offices," which mandates that sheriffs compile and submit quarterly reports detailing various data points for each individual committed to their facilities. This includes identifiers such as probation central file numbers, state identification numbers, race and ethnicity, and offense-based tracking numbers, while ensuring that no identifying information about individual inmates is included. The bill also establishes new definitions for critical data points and notes the limitations of sheriffs' offices in reporting certain data, such as case disposition and bail information, which are maintained by the Trial Court.

Furthermore, the bill proposes amendments to existing laws regarding the programming and classification of individuals within the Hampshire correctional system, focusing on enhancing educational and rehabilitative opportunities for inmates. It emphasizes programs that address criminal thinking, mindfulness, and life skills, highlighting the importance of participation in these programs to reduce recidivism and improve reintegration into society. The bill aims to streamline the reporting and tracking of inmate participation in various programs, introducing specific metrics to evaluate their effectiveness, ultimately fostering a more supportive environment for inmates and reducing the likelihood of reoffending.